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Top Orlando Florida Hotels
06-01-08
Top Orlando Hotels
One of the most difficult aspects of planning a trip to Orlando, Florida is to choose one of the top Orlando hotels that won't be a disappointment for you and your family. Plane tickets, rental cars and restaurant reservations are much different, because for the most part you know what you're getting. Hotels, on the other hand, can sometimes print misleading descriptions or staged photos on their website.
In order to make traveling to Orlando a little bit easier, this article will outline five of the top Orlando hotels in the area. The criteria for these ratings include:
These criteria narrow down the list of hundreds down to 104 Orlando hotels. A careful review of these 100 hotels reveal four that are clearly classified as the top leaders in the areas of hospitality, service, and quality.
Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando SeaWorld International Center
This hotel, located conveniently near SeaWorld, provides visitors oversized rooms, a game room, a sofa bed, free breakfast and free internet access. Some of highest rated qualities of the Residence Inn are the ideal location, the kid-friendly playground and volleyball area, and the well designed lobby and rooms. The Residence Inn is one of the view hotels in the area that offer many of the amenities of its higher-priced counter parts but at much more affordable pricing, starting at around $100 a night.
Universal's Hard Rock Hotel
Universal's Hard Rock Hotel is located on Universal Boulevard in Orlando. It is a large complex that includes amenities such as a game room, a pool with underwater music, and oversized rooms with Some rooms even include "kids suites" that give parents their own space. A few of the highest rated qualities of the Hard Rock Cafe includes the beautiful landscaping, the excellent service and quality staff, and of course the Hard Rock Store - with merchandise for everyone. Average rates at the Hard Rock Hotel are about $250 or more per night.
Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal
Ideally situated near Universal Studios, the Crowne Plaza is a favorite for many families. Some of the more impressive amenities include baby sitting service, a game room, and luxurious rooms. The Crowne Plaza is rated highly by visitors for the excellent service, cleanliness of the rooms, and the many amenities including the store and fitness center. This is a family-friendly resort that is centrally located under a mile from Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Wet'n Wild. It is located ten miles from downtown Orlando and the Airport. This hotel is affordable for the amenities starting at around $110 per night.
Marriott's Cypress Harbour
Marriott's Cypress Harbour isn't only a hotel; it is actually an attraction of its own. A family could be content staying at Cypress Harbour and doing nothing else for an entire week. The hotel has a number of amenities such as pools, a game room, oversized rooms, and internet access. But additionally this hotel offers boating on a private lake, tennis, golf, and even a highly reviewed children's program and a nice playground area. If you are looking for a place to take the family where the accommodations are a large part of the vacation - you certainly want to consider staying at Marriott's Cypress Harbour. Rates are higher than other hotels in the area, starting at about $180, however given the activities and amenities; the price is well worth it.
Staying in Orlando
Finding accommodations in Orlando is easy, considering there are hundreds of hotels and resorts in the area. The hotels above area sample of a few of the most highly rated and reviewed hotels for families - however there are a good number more hotels in Orlando with similar quality and value. Reviewing hotels based on the many customer reviews can provide a great deal of insight into whether or not the hotel will meet the needs of your vacation planning. |
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